COUNCIL OF RELEVANT STATE MINISTERS AND OTHER OFFICIALS ON THE STRATEGY FOR THE FUTURE OF REGIONS AND A BRIEFING TO THE PRIME MINISTER ON THE STRATEGY FOR THE FUTURE OF REGIONS

TOKYO, Sept. 30 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information:

[Provisional translation]

On September 30, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the seventh meeting of the Council of Relevant State Ministers and Other Officials on the Strategy for the Future of Regions and a briefing to the Prime Minister on the Strategy for the Future of Regions at the Prime Minister's Office.At the meeting, reports were presented on the progress made to date and the way forward regarding the three types of plans, as well as on the Regional Industrial Cluster Plans and Local Industry Growth Plans.Based on the discussion, the Prime Minister stated as follows:(Prime Minister Takaichi)

Thank you all very much for your hard work today.T...